Kate MacKen

Kate Macken has extensive experience in the finance and aviation sectors, currently serving as a Member at the Institute of Directors in Ireland since September 2023. Kate holds the position of Vice President at Maples Group, a role commenced in June 2018. Prior to this, Kate worked as an Assistant Manager in Aviation Advisory at Grant Thornton LLP from January to June 2018 and as an Assistant Manager in Banking, Capital Markets, and Aviation Finance at PwC from October 2013 to May 2017, where completion of a 3.5-year training contract in the Banking & Aircraft Leasing division took place. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from Trinity College Dublin, a Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance from the Law Society of Ireland, and completion of Junior and Leaving Certificates at Alexandra College.